Louise Jean Steidel, age 84, of Cold Spring, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. Born to the late Pearl Thomas Baker and Nettie Herald, Louise dedicated her life to education and community service. She graduated from Silver Grove High School in 1959. She retired from Campbell County Schools as a beloved teacher who cared deeply for her students and their success. She was also a proud member of the NEA, KEA and Northern Kentucky Education Association (NKEA). Her daughters also referred to her as the KEA Queen. She was a part of the first graduating class of Northern Kentucky University (NKU). She was a devoted advocate for local politics and served as a champion of the Local Democratic Committee. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was a faithful member of Living Hope Baptist Church in Fort Thomas. She was a huge sports fan of the Reds, Bengals, UK and Troy State. Louise was dedicated to the protection of turtles and saved every turtle that was crossing the road. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Stanley Steidel; her daughter, Elizabeth Steidel; her brother, Pearl Edward Baker; her son-in-law, Steve Pelle; and her granddaughter, Paige Pelle. Louise is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Joey) Jones and Melanie Pelle; her grandchildren, Steven Pelle, Jordyn Jones, and Joel (Ashley) Jones; and her great-grandchildren, Addy Pelle and Hudson Pelle. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Cooper Funeral Home. A private burial will follow for the family. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026. Cincinnati, OH 45203-1742 or the Campbell County Animal Shelter, 1989 Poplar Ridge Rd, Melbourne, KY 41059. Cooper Funeral Home is honored to serve the Steidel family during this time.

Mary Joan Hughes (née Poston) “Joan” of Fort Wright passed away on September 22, 2025. Born on October 11, 1938, in Newport, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Cecil Francis Poston and Mary Agnes Poston (née Duvelius). She was married for 67 years to her loving and devoted husband, Terry. Joan leaves a beautiful legacy of family, friends, and accomplishments. Cherished for her fierceness, her kindness, and her joyful, fun-loving spirit, she will be profoundly missed and will remain in our hearts forever. She is survived by her husband Terry, her sons Matthew Hughes (Lynn) and Patrick Hughes (Michelle), her nephew (who is truly a son to her) Jeff Poston (Danielle), and her grandchildren Meredith Hughes, Nicholas Hughes (Cara), Kevin Henke (Megan), Patrick Henke (Robyn), Stephen Henke (Paige), Emma Hughes, Julia Hughes, Brody Poston, and Jacob Poston. She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Eileen Poston, James Poston, Thomas Poston, Patricia Frost, Rosemary Dean, William Poston, and Robert Poston, and her dearest daughter Monica Hughes Henke (Pete). Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, beginning at 9:00am at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, Kentucky, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM. Joan will be interred at St. Mary Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky.

William David “Dave” Strategier January 2, 1950 – August 9, 2025 William David “Dave” Strategier, 75, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Covington on January 2, 1950, Dave grew up in Fort Wright, where he developed his lifelong love for sports, storytelling, and a good laugh. A graduate of Northern Kentucky University, Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business before beginning a successful career in banking. He was well known for his easy charm, quick wit, and knack for connecting with people from all walks of life. His passions were as colorful as his personality—whether he was handicapping the ponies at the track, chasing birdies on the golf course, cheering on Kentucky basketball, or savoring a fine bourbon, Dave lived with enthusiasm and an appreciation for the good things in life. He also liked to live simply, as evidenced by his faithfully consistent weekly grocery list—purchased by his daughter each week—which never strayed far from his tried-and-true favorites. Friends and family will fondly remember his daily weather updates and his tradition of reading—and then recapping—the local newspapers, making sure everyone was informed about the region’s happenings (and maybe a few extra details). Dave is survived by his daughter Lindsey (Mark Collier); grandsons Benny and Landon; brothers Kenny (Dixie) and Giles (Gina); former wife Karen; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Marcia (Witte) Strategier, and by his beloved son, Brent “Bo” Strategier. In accordance with his wishes, Dave has donated his body to the University of Cincinnati Medical School, and no immediate services will be held. A celebration of his life will be planned at a later date, where friends and family will be encouraged to share a memory, a laugh, or a toast in his honor. Dave’s warm heart, clever humor, and unshakable love for family will be deeply missed—but his stories, sayings, and spirit will live on every time we hear the crack of a golf club, the roar of Rupp Arena, or the rustle of a fresh newspaper.

Gregory Dean “Greg” Morris, age 64, of Oakwood, Ohio (formerly of Cincinnati), passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Greg’s greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted husband for 38 years to Kathryn “Katie” Hils of Oakwood, Ohio, and loving father to Olivia Morris of Kettering, Ohio, and Henry Morris of Columbus, Ohio. Greg was born in Cincinnati on January 28, 1961. He was raised in Price Hill, attended Elder High School (Class of 1979), and graduated from Cumberland Junior College. Greg was an outstanding left-handed pitcher for Elder High School, Bentley Post summer ball and Cumberland Junior College. After college, Greg became an accomplished local amateur golfer and thoroughly enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball teams. He retired as a Senior Sales Manager from SKKR, Inc. In addition to his wife, Katie, and his children, Olivia and Henry, Greg is also survived by his loving mother Peggy Morris Bova (Charles), sister Nancy Foster, uncles Sim (Lowanda) Morris and Plaze Bowling, sisters-in-law Lori Hils and Jennifer (Donny) Petro, brothers-in–law Mike (Dawn) Hils, and Jeff (Roni) Hils, and nieces and nephews. Greg was preceded in death by his father Harold “Hitter” Morris, his grandparents, Art and Virginia Doyle and Arnold and Daisy Morris, and his mother and father-in-law Kathleen and Martin “Mote” Hils. Greg’s legacy will always be one of tremendous courage, integrity, and profound love for his family and lifelong friends. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A visitation honoring Greg will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, 325 W. 8th St., Cincinnati, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am. A reception will immediately follow the Mass in the Cathedral Undercroft. A private burial will be held at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Greg’s family is grateful for the extraordinary medical care he received from The Christ Hospital physicians Dr. Gregory Egnaczyk, Dr. Saad Hasan, and Dr. Joseph Kremer, and the University of Cincinnati Health Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit team. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Greg’s name to The Christ Hospital Kidney Transplant Program.

Beverly Elaine Burcham, 78, of Burlington, KY, passed away on July 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY, surrounded by her loving family.Born on May 24, 1947, Beverly grew up in Burlington as the cherished only child of Clifford and Eleanor Groger (née Kinman). In her childhood years, she often went to Cincinnati with her mother to shop and see shows and then to visit her daddy at work at the Covington mechanic’s garage. She also spent time at her Grandma Kinman’s farm surrounded by the love of her extended family. She met her husband, Larry Burcham, during their time at Boone County High School, and together they built a life centered on family, faith, hard work, and community service. Beverly dedicated 37 years as Office Manager at KOI, where she wasn’t just a coworker—she was family, known for her work ethic, generosity, and nurturing spirit. Whether it was work, home, or community, Beverly gave her time and heart fully to every endeavor. She was a proud and active member of her community, serving with the Boone County Garden Club, Treasurer of The Bean Bash, a long-standing leader with the Boone County Fair, and Chairwoman for the Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows Beauty Pageant. At Burlington Baptist Church, she shared her gifts through the flower committee, decorating for services, Sunday school involvement, and even playing piano and organ when needed. Beverly loved life at full speed. She could be found mowing on her tractor, tending her flowers, canning fruits and vegetables, taking gator rides or cooking up Sunday lunches after church for her growing family. Family was at the heart of everything she did—whether hosting gatherings of 17 or 100 or cheering on her grandchildren at sporting events all over the US, she showed up for those she loved. She cherished holiday gatherings with extended family, parties at the pond, and attending events at the fair even during the toughest days of her illness. Beverly was full of life—competitive in games of Croquet, Scrabble, Password, Dominos, Rummikub and any card game, (always keeping score!), adventurous enough to zipline and play pickleball, and happiest surrounded by family. She carried a calendar to track every grandchild’s event and made every birthday special, complete with entrée and dessert choices. She was the one everyone could count on—whether it was delivering food to shut-ins, driving friends and family to events and horse shows, arranging fresh flower displays, or helping with house projects, Beverly did it all with a giving heart and tireless energy. Beverly’s greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 60 years, Larry Burcham; 2 daughters, Bridget (Jeff) Kremer and Brooke (Robby) Hurst; 5 grandchildren, Jordan (Chris) Hull, Logan (Aloiya) Kremer, Colton Kremer, Collin Hurst, and Courtney Hurst; and her beloved 4 great-grandchildren, Brinkley Belle and Elliott Elaine Hull, Colby Boone and Miles Lucas Kremer. She also leaves behind numerous other family members and friends. A visitation to celebrate Beverly’s life will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Burlington Baptist Church, with the funeral service following at 1:00 PM. Beverly will be laid to rest at Burlington Cemetery. In honor of Beverly’s heart for service and faith, memorial contributions can be made to Burlington Baptist Church 3031 Washington St. Burlington, KY 41005.

Mr. Ronald Paul Smith, 69, of Fountain City, Indiana, formerly of the Covington and Dayton, Kentucky area, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on July 13, 1955, in Dayton, Kentucky. He was retired as an Injection Mold Tech from Montaplast. He loved watching John Wayne. Ron will be missed by his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Smith; daughters, Rae Smith and Becky Smith; sons, Ronnie Smith and Alex Smith; grandchildren, Nick Petroze, Kenzie Smith and Logan Smith; and the mother of his children, Kathy Smith. Ron’s mother, Janice Smith, is deceased. Services for Ron will be private at his request. Memorial contributions are encouraged for Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond, IN 47374. The Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home, Fountain City, is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithmcquistonwebster.com .